http://disqus.com/people/f18048b043878ad4899d78306c17e764/enTue, 02 Sep 2008 11:16:47 -0000http://angelsoftblog.disqus.com/why_do_we_charge_250/#comment-2004997I agree and have put in approximately 450,000 of my own hard-earned equity as a result of my previous success story. Does this get an angel interested in giving me a call? Brian Javeline (just google my name).Brian JavelineTue, 02 Sep 2008 11:16:47 -0000http://instigatorblog.disqus.com/5_quick_tips_on_pitching_angel_investors_and_venture_capitalists/#comment-1938972Your article is perfect, but I think you should have started with this in your opening sentences ... "You want them looking at you, making eye contact, and really getting a feel for your confidence and passion." This was the ending point of your article and it can not be overstated enough. Angel investors are buying into the founders vision-- and confidence, passion along with a clear & methodical presentation. I run MyOnlineToolbox that has raised money (and still is raising) from 5 early stage angels from California, to New Jersey to Britain. I even won a MIT Best Business Idea Presentation Award (without having the best business, just the best PRESENTATION). Ben's overview is excellent. I challenge him to now put this on a YouTube video to see how fast he can project this article within a short presentation just as if he was pitching investors.Brian JavelineSun, 31 Aug 2008 08:57:38 -0000http://inc.disqus.com/comment_3054/#comment-12973466Bernie, you recently said in Investors Business Daily that "I am concerned about the next generation of entreprenuers whose creativity, risk-taking and innovation are stifled by ...". My team has been spending all our time to create the next generation of mobile computing for the small contractor in home repair and remodeling. We are targeting the 20-40+ crowd who already embraces technology. I was shocked that no one reached out to you via the Sound Off. I would enjoy the opportunity to talk as one entreprenuer to the next. Brian Javeline of MyOnlineToolBoxBrian JavelineMon, 21 May 2007 08:10:00 -0000